5 interesting facts about Aishwarya Rai

Despite the slander of some people, “Miss World 1994” remains one of the most charming women in the world. But Aishwarya Rai is not only a beauty, but also an acting talent.

While the fans support the decision of their idol “not to lose weight” after giving birth, and his spiteful critics criticize her, FashionTime gives you 5 interesting facts about the world’s most beautiful Indian woman.

Fact №1: at Aishwarya Rai had a normal childhood

Aishwarya Rai was born on November 1, 40 years ago. When the future Indian superstar was a child, her family (father – a merchant navy officer, mother – a writer) moved from Mangalore to Bombay. In addition to the core subjects, the girl studied classical music and dance. After high school, Rai was going to become an architect and got to the appropriate department of the university. However, one day, there was a casting for an advertising campaign of Pepsi in India, and she won the two thousand competitors. Career model was more interesting than drawings.

In 1994 Rai participated in the “Miss India” beauty contest, but she was only the first runner-up. However the award gave her a chance to try her hand at “Miss World”. This contest proved the starting point for a future career of Rai. She received the coveted crown and – later – was the main star of India.

Fact №2: the debut of Aishwarya Rai in the movie was a failure

The first attempt to be an actress for Paradise was not too successful. The film, “Duet” (1997, about the famous duet of a politician and an actor from Tamil Nadu) failed at the box office. The similarity of the biography was so strong that the parties that support these leaders protested against showing the film. However, the same year she played in a movie, which was much more fortunate. For “And they loved each other,” Aishwarya finally was appreciated by professionals and wasawarded Star Screen Awards prize “Best debutante.”

This success came in 1999, when the film “Forever yours” came out, in which Rai took the lead Indian Film Award Filmfare Awards. And not only that one. During the filming, the actress had an affair with actor Salman Khan.In contrast to the film, it didn’t end up with a wedding. “Chapter entitled “Salman”was my nightmare, and I’m grateful to God for the fact that it ended. I kept a decent silence about his terrible behavior: he, his family and friends spread arrogantrumors about me. I was with him, carrying his alcoholism, but in return got all these insults, infidelity and humiliation. That’s why, like any self-respecting woman, I said “enough” and broke up with him, “- said Rai.

In 2000, Aishwarya was awarded the IIFA Award for Best Actress in the film “Forever yours.” And two years later he starred in the most successful Bollywood film “Devdas”, holding about a dozen national awards and shown in Cannes. The following year, Ash has been a jury member at the Cannes festival. Right after that followed the advertising contracts with L’Oreal, Coca Cola and DeBeers.

The following year, Bollywood and Hollywood finally met in the movie “Bride and Prejudice”. Andthe beautiful Indian woman saw everything. It was then when Julia Roberts named her the most beautiful woman in the world. But the most striking role outside India Aishwarya gotin the movie “Pink Panther 2”, where she played the main villain.

Fact №3: Aishwarya Rai and her husband are the most famous celebrity couple in India

In 2007, the “Queen of Bollywood” met Abhishek Bachchan. This name is likely not known to the Russian audience, but in India he is loved as much as Ivan Urgant is loved in Russia. The fateful meeting took place in Switzerland in the film “Guru”. Bachchan had dinner in the restaurant and at the next tablehe saw her. In recognition of the couple, they met each other’s eyes and fell in love at first sight. They married the same year.

In India, Bachchan and Rai are worshiped, called a “supercouple” and watched their every move. Other countries, too, like Aishwarya. She repeatedly visits India covers of Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Madame Figaro, L’Officiel and even Time. In addition, she is the only Indian in the wax museum of Madame Tussauds.

If the career and international recognition all went well, then in her personal life there was a problem, or better to say blank spaces. For several years Mrs. Bachchan tried to get her pregnant; they consulteda doctor who appointed her hormone treatment. The efforts were not in vain. November 16 of 2012, Aishwarya Rai gave birth to a daughter Aaradhyu. That’s when everything changed.

Fact №4: Aishwarya Rai gained 25 kilograms after childbirth

During pregnancy and after childbirth Aishwarya has gained 25 kg, which caused a violent resentment from the fans. Unable to withstand the pressure, the actress hired a fitness coach, but even sports didn’t help her regain a perfect figure. Then Rai just gave in and said she is in no hurry to get rid of “a few extra kilos,” and all that she wanted was to enjoy her motherhood.

After that, many Indian defended their idol. Some said: “She’s a real woman who loves her child. Let’s concentrate on her health and happiness. If she keeps a diet, what will happen to Aaradhyu”.“It’s all because Ash is not selfish, you only care about your own body. Praise to you, Aishwarya, for the fact that your child receives all the necessary care and treatment. Enjoy life”- said others.

“In India, there are two cults: maternity and cinema. In this case, people get confused which side to take,”- said Professor of cinema ShokhiniGhosh. Also, ex-Miss Universe and the mother of two daughters Sushmita Sen praisedAishwarya for that herfamily is more important for her than her career. In an interview with Hindustan Times she advised Ash “to stop reading what the media writes about her and her weight, and to enjoy life.

Fact №5: Aishwarya Rai will never pay attention to gossip and criticism

But there are also those who are interested in other people’s lives more than their own and believe that the beauty has turned into a monster. Critics have even made a video called “shocking achievement of Aishwarya Rai in weight.” The soundtrack to the humiliating video was elephants’ roar. Detractors continued to reproach Rai (“She’s an actress of Bollywood, and her duty is to look good”), and urged to follow the American example of Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Beyonce, who lost weight within a few months after birth. A columnist New York Daily News Shobha De retorts: “Aishwarya is the goddess of ideal beauty. Therefore, they cannot forgive her, that sometimes she is imperfect. They expect perfection from her, always and everywhere. Role models are women such as Angelina Jolie and Beckham. But we have hips and other roundness. Therefore, the Indian women cannot lose weight in two weeks after giving birth. ”

Before the 67th Cannes Film Festival Indians earnestly advised Aishwarya to refuse the invitation and “not to disgrace their country.” On fan sites,the controversy reached the national level: does a public person have a right to look ugly?

Fortunately, Rai does not read blogs. On the red carpet in Cannes, the actress came out twice. For the charitable evening AmfAR Cinema Against Aids the star chose a cream-colored saris and gold-embroidered jacket. Traditional dress smartly concealed the extra kilograms and centimeters. Of course, Ash did not look like a year ago, but still she was at the height. But we can’t say it about her appearance before the screening of the film “Cosmopolis” by David Cronenberg.Rai appeared in public in a dress embroidered with crystals, by Elie Saab Houte Couture. But even the dark gray color and draping in the abdomen area didn’t help her divert attention from the unsightly changes.

However, Aishwarya does not care. On the red carpet she matter-of-factly told the reporters about her daughter: “Motherhood is a joy, a bliss, a miracle. When my baby smiles, I feel that I do not need anything more. ”

Perhaps now in the life of Rai there comes a new chapter. Young mum is already promised a career of a “plus size” model and the status of a style icon for larger women. Nevertheless,there is another option: Aishwarya will get in shape to the delight of fans. Not for nothing in the beginning of Augustpromotional imagesof Kalyan Jewellerswere published, in which the former Miss World looks much thinner. We can only guess, if this is a diet or “Photoshop”.